Emergency Room Technician

Sutter Health•Davis, CA

2d•$33 - $46

About The Position

Performs routine patient care, support, and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. May perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a full-time, limited-term (fixed-term), non-exempt position at Sutter Davis Hospital. The schedule is varied, with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and every-other-weekend work. The position is 36 hours per week. The pay range is $33.00 to $46.20 per hour; starting salary considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based data and instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's diagnosis-based plan of care in a timely manner.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to help ensure patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
May handle hazardous drugs, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.